Senior Automation & Controls Engineer — Remote

GAF; Vancouver (WA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

GAF is seeking a Corporate Automation and Controls Engineer IV to provide technical direction for control systems across plants, with responsibilities in data acquisition and production networks. The role may oversee multiple plants and requires travel up to 60%.

You will mentor plant controls personnel, lead high-impact projects, and establish technical standards while solving complex automation challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years of controls engineering in continuous manufacturing.
• 10+ years preferred; must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Proficiency with Rockwell software and Allen-Bradley hardware.
• Experience with production networks, PLCs, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary internal engineering resource for control systems.
• Lead strategic projects across multiple plants and standardize practices.
• Provide plant support and training to strengthen control skills.
• Coordinate with the controls group and maintain up-to-date technical standards.

Skills

Control systems engineering

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Communication skills

Continuous manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix 500

FTView

CCW

FTAC

PowerFlex drives

HMI Wonderware

Kinetix servo drives

Safety PLCs

I/O and STO hardware

Job description

GAF is seeking a Corporate Automation and Controls Engineer IV to provide technical direction for control systems across plants, with responsibilities in data acquisition and production networks. The role may oversee multiple plants and requires travel up to 60%.

You will mentor plant controls personnel, lead high-impact projects, and establish technical standards while solving complex automation challenges.